Sometimes the best way to feel better isn’t to “calm down” — it’s to channel that energy into something unexpected. Counterintuitive Psychotherapy is a unique untraditional approach that shifts the focus from managing or suppressing distressing symptoms to working with what the body is already experiencing. Instead of relying on typical coping skills aimed at calming the mind or body, this method harnesses sensorimotor engagement using the body’s existing sensations—such as anxiety or discomfort—and redirects that energy in a way that prevents maladaptive reactions, thoughts, and behaviors. It practices both somatic and behavioral intervention by embracing rather than avoiding these physical states, clients learn to transform their responses, fostering resilience and lasting change..